Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Unisex, Teaser Slouch, Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction: The teaser slouch hat pattern is not only a unisex design, it has a unique simple stitch pattern that will keep you warm on the coldest of winter days.

The hat can be made with an assortment of your favorite colors to match any existing fashion outfits that you have, or you can choose to make it in the one color, any color choice will still bring out the beauty of this pattern design.

I felt like the stitch pattern was teasing me, just as I had established 2 rows of the pattern, I felt like the pattern was moving in one direction, then once I completed the next 2 rows of the pattern, it headed in the opposite direction and was giving an amazing and subtle decorative stitch pattern, it even feels amazing!

The Stitch pattern is formed over 4 rows in total. The first 2 rows are the same as each other and the next 2 rows are the same as each other, so it will not be difficult to memorize the pattern.The band of the hat is also duplicate rows.

The pattern stitch count is multiples of 2, so it can be adjusted very easily for any sizing. Let's say for instance you do not want a slouch and prefer a beanie/toque for an adult medium, you will stop your increases at the stitch count of 72 for the crown, then continue on with the pattern instructions and also make it a shorter length for the beanie/toque.

To fit: Adult, Male or FemaleYarn: 8 ply approx 200 gm’s US DK/MediumHook size: 4 mm US G/6 US crochet terms usedSkill level: beginner +Tension: mediumTime: approx 4 hoursStitches used:Sl st=slip stitch Ch=chainSc = single crochetHdc= half double crochetDc =double crochetBpsc = back post single crochet, there is a video tutorial on how to do the bpsc on the video's page of this blog.

Fpdc = front post double crochet

Please note! the beginning chain 2,of the rounds are not counted as a stitchTo begin: working from the top of the hat and down to the hat edge

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ringRow 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (12 dc)Row 2, ch 1 work (1 hdc,1 dc) in each dc to end, join (24 st's)Increase in every 2nd stitchRow 3, ch 2 work 1 dc in 1st st, work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in next st, work (1 hdc,1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (36 st's)Increase in every 3rd stitchRow 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in next st, work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 st's, work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (48 st's)Increase in every 4th stitchRow 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 3 st's, (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (60 st's)Increase in every 5th stitchRow 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 4 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join, (72 st's)Increase in every 6th stitchRow 7, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in each of the next 4 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 5 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join, (84 st's) finish of increasesRow 8, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 hdc in next st, *1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat from *to* to end, joinPattern rows:Working into dc stitches onlyRow 9, ch 1 work (1 hdc into the eye of the 1st dc, work 1 fpdc around the same dc), skip next st, *work (1 hdc, 1 fpdc in next st), skip next st* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the 1st dc of this rnd, (42 hdc, 42 dc)Row 10, repeat row 9, to join, sl st into the 1st hdc of this roundWorking into the hdc st's onlyRow 11, ch 1, work (1 hdc, 1 fpdc) in the 1 st hdc of this round, skip next st, *work (1 hdc, 1 fpdc) in next st, skip the next st* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st hdc of this round (42 hdc, 42 dc)Row 12, repeat row 11Rows 9 to 12 form pattern.Continue working pattern for a length of approx 9 inches (or your desired length)Hat Edge:Row 1, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not joinRow 2,
to make the 1 st bpsc, come in from behind the ch 1, insert hook into
the space between the ch 1 and the 1st sc and make the bpsc around the
1st sc, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, make join into the top of the 1st
bpscRow 3, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not joinRow 4, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, joinRow 5, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join Row 6, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, joinRow 7, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not joinRow 8, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, joinRow 9, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not joinRow 10, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, joinRow 11, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not joinRow 12, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, joinRow 13, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not joinRow 14, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join, you can finish off here or continue for length desired

If you would like to see how I was able to carry my yarn whilst making the Teaser Slouch, just click on the picture below

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Hi Cathy,I'm just making this hat and was wondering if you could tell me the flat measurement for the circle at Row 7, as i think mine is a little small. It would really help me knowing that measurement. Thanks Jen

Can you tell me what yours measures at this point? it will enlarge a little as you make a couple of more rows, I gave the hat hat to my daughter so I don't have it to measure, thats a boo boo on my behalf, sorry, but it can be made larger if needed.